This is issue 11. I can’t believe I never heard of this online magazine. The patterns look great and there are excellent articles too, featuring Cat Bordhi, Wendy (Wendy Knits) Johnson on chart making and an interview with Adrienne Martini. All of the articles are free and if you’re interested in the patterns, it’s just $7.50 for 24 patterns. Not bad considering I’ve paid almost that much for just one pattern.

Next we’re going to think pink over at Very Pink. I was looking for some info on knitting top down raglans and came upon Staci’s video library. I think these are the clearest instructional videos I have ever seen and am so happy I discovered them! I’ve always been wanting to learn magic loop, and these videos are just what I need.

The Fiber Cooperative is helping independent fiber companies get their work seen and sold, very much the same way Etsy does for indie craftspeople. I guarantee you will drool over the beautiful offerings on this site.

Oh and here’s a little tidbit before I go. I love “Mad Men”. Do you? Just found out that Christina Hendricks who plays Joan, is a knitter. Christina says, “I knit. I find that very soothing. I actually learned from Laurie Metcalf, you know that actress? She’s very crafty.” Joan’s pretty crafty in many ways, but somehow I don’t see her knitting. I do love it when shows add knitting though, so maybe they’ll figure out a way to include it in one of the episodes.

I can never seem to find photos of the celebs knitting, but look what I did find. Christina modeling this amazing Shibori felted scarf for Black Bird Design House an Etsy shop.

Okay my fiber loving friends, off I go to try and stay cool. See ya next week.

Thanks for all the great links.
I contacted the Fiber Cooperative and they didn’t respond. Too bad because my product is amazing. Oh well, their loss because I’m a rock star and so are my Alpaca Yarns and Rovings.

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